spin

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spin
spɪn Listen
Meanings
verb
  • turn or cause to turn or whirl round quickly.
    E.g. the girl spun round in alarm
  • draw out and twist (the fibres of wool, cotton, or other material) to convert them into yarn, either by hand or with machinery.
    E.g. an old lady sat, spinning thread
  • give (a news story) a particular emphasis or bias.
    E.g. ministers may now find it difficult to use the programme to spin stories in their favour
  • fish with a spinner.
    E.g. they were spinning for salmon in the lake
noun
  • a rapid turning or whirling motion.
    E.g. he concluded the dance with a double spin
  • a brief trip in a vehicle for pleasure.
    E.g. a spin around town
  • the presentation of information in a particular way; a slant, especially a favourable one.
    E.g. he was sick and tired of the Government's control freakery and spin
  • a piece of good or bad luck.
    E.g. Kevin had had a rough spin

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